Jobs platform Tangent secures funding to boost tech social mobility
UK Tech News -

Tangent, a jobseekers network targeting aspiring tech workers from less advantaged backgrounds, has raised $1.1m (£882,000). Founded by former LinkedIn employee Gary Izunwa, Tangent is a platform that connects jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds with people in tech offering mentorship and referrals. The recently launched Tangent network is initially starting with entry-level tech sales roles, […]

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